01 April 2025 - China Special Weapons News

China: An Anchor for Peace and Development in the South China Sea PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- Keynote Speech by H.E. Chen Xiaodong, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, At the Sub-forum on the South China Sea, Of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025

China deploys army veterans for military, political training in Tibetan schools Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- China is placing army veterans as so-called "on-campus instructors" in schools across Tibet to impart military and political training to Tibetan children as young as 6, sources inside Tibet say, confirming state-run media reports about the new system.

Taiwan calls on democracies to condemn Chinese military drills Radio Free Asia 01 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan urged democracies worldwide to condemn China for being a "troublemaker" after Beijing launched military drills around the island.
Response to China's Military Exercise Near Taiwan US Dept. of State 01 Apr 2025 -- "Once again, China's aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region's security and the world's prosperity at risk."
No live-fire detected in latest PLA drills around Taiwan: MND CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The latest round of People's Liberation Army (PLA) joint military drills around Taiwan which started early Tuesday is part of China's ongoing "gray zone" harassment of the country, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday, adding that it has so far detected no signs of live-fire exercises.
Taipei condemns Chinese military drills around Taiwan CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- Taiwan's Presidential Office on Tuesday denounced China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) for launching joint military drills around Taiwan earlier the same day while calling Beijing a "troublemaker."
China conducts joint exercises around Taiwan CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan, according to state-run TV.
Illegal entry of Chinese national ahead of PLA drills probed by prosecutors CNA 01 Apr 2025 -- The illegal entry of a Chinese national into the outlying county of Kinmen ahead of China's military exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday could signal a new form of gray zone disruption, warned the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).
Taiwan: Statement by the Spokesperson on China's military drills European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Apr 2025 -- China's large-scale military drills around Taiwan are increasing cross-strait tensions.
The Ministry of National Defense released a press statement explaining the "joint military exercises of P.R.C." ROC MND 01 Apr 2025 -- The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (Apr. 1) that since March 29, it has been monitoring the movements of the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong fleet and its related aircraft and ship, which entered the response zone of our country.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 01 Apr 2025
PLA drills a stern warning, strong deterrent against 'Taiwan independence' forces: FM spokesperson Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. In response to a media inquiry on the current situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that the Eastern Theater Command and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council have already released statements regarding the joint exercises. The exercises are a stern warning and a strong deterrent against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, as well as a legitimate and necessary move to safeguard China's sovereignty and uphold national unity, said Guo.
Taiwan Affairs Office strongly condemns DPP authorities' bullying mainland spouses Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- When asked for comment regarding the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' suppression and revocation of the residency permits of two spouses from the Chinese mainland, using excuse of their remarks advocating for "unification by force," Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday that this is yet another case of trampling on the fundamental rights of cross-Straits couples by the DPP authorities. She described it as another malicious act of creating green terror and a chilling effect within the island of Taiwan, which escalates cross-Straits confrontation.
PLA stages joint drills around Taiwan in stern warning to secessionists Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island, said a spokesperson. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They also noted that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
YJ-21 missile deployed in PLA's joint drills around Taiwan; secessionists have no way to deal with it: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Advanced weapons and equipment such as the Type 054A frigate, the DF-15 ballistic missile, the H-6K bomber and the Y-20 transport aircraft have joined the PLA Eastern Theater Command's joint exercise around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, a video released by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command showed. During the exercises, the H-6K bomber carried YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, which was unveiled previously at Airshow China.
PLA Eastern Theater Command's drills around Taiwan Island display three major capabilities: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command launched joint exercises around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday. Upon orders, the forces mobilized from all directions, assembled and encircled the island. The exercises showed three major capabilities of the PLA, namely joint operation, precision strike on key targets, and seizure of control, an expert told the Global Times.
PLA joint exercises to deliver strong deterrent message to 'Taiwan independence' forces: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday launched joint military exercises around Taiwan island, marking another large-scale operation following the "Joint Sword-2024A" and "Joint Sword-2024B" drills conducted in May and October 2024. The latest exercise carries three major strategic implications and will deliver a strong deterrent message to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, said an expert on the Taiwan question.
China Coast Guard vessels conduct law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels on Tuesday conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters around Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle, amid the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command's joint exercises around the island.
PLA Eastern Theater Command's short video displays capability of precision reconnaissance: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in toward the Taiwan island from multiple directions. These drills mainly focus on sea-air combat-readiness patrols, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, assault on maritime and ground targets, and blockade on key areas and sea lanes so as to test joint operation capabilities of its troops.
PLA drills resolute punishment against Lai authorities' 'Taiwan independence' provocations: spokesperson Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The joint exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command around the Taiwan Island serve as a resolute punishment against the reckless provocations of the Lai Ching-te authorities in seeking "Taiwan independence," Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said on Tuesday.
Lack of 'codename' for latest PLA exercise around Taiwan indicates drill has become routine: expert Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command started to conduct joint exercises on Tuesday, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on the Taiwan Island from multiple directions, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command, announced on the day.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills in waters to north, south, east of Taiwan Island People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday conducted multi-subject drills in waters to north, south, and east of Taiwan Island.
Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan; move 'targets Lai and separatist forces' Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started joint exercises around Taiwan island. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. They said that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island People's Daily 01 Apr 2025 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan Island, said a spokesperson.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on April 1, 2025 PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025

Wang Yi: China Will Not Accept 'America First' Built on 'American Bullying' Sputnik 01 Apr 2025 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia Monday for talks with top Russian officials, including his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov and President Putin. In an exclusive and wide-ranging interview with Sputnik, Wang outlined the current state of play in world affairs.

Meeting with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi President of Russia 01 Apr 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the People's Republic of China, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in the Kremlin.
Press release on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the Russian Federation Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Apr 2025
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Moscow, April 1, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Apr 2025
Vladimir Putin Holds Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kremlin Sputnik 01 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin promised that by the time Xi Jinping visits Russia in May, a rich and well-prepared program will be ready.
Russian President Putin meets with visiting Chinese FM Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi who is in Moscow on a three-day official visit. During their meeting, Putin said as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, they look forward to the Chinese side attending the commemoration in Russia to jointly celebrate the triumph over Nazi fascism and Japanese militarism, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
China and Russia are friends forever and never enemies: Chinese FM Wang Yi Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- The China-Russia relationship poses no threat to any country in the world, nor is it subject to interference or influence by any third party. It sets a model for a new type of international relations between major powers in the modern era and a vital stabilizing force in a turbulent and changing world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told RIA Novosti in an interview on Tuesday during his visit to Russia.
Wang Yi on China's and Russia's Contributions to the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- On April 1, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi accepted an exclusive interview with the Russia Today International Media Group during his official visit to Russia upon invitation.
Wang Yi on Outcomes and Goals of China-Russia Practical Cooperation PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- On April 1, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi accepted an exclusive interview with the Russia Today International Media Group during his official visit to Russia upon invitation.
Wang Yi: China-Russia Relations Are Conducive to a Multipolar World PRC MofA 01 Apr 2025 -- On April 1, 2025 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi accepted an exclusive interview with the Russia Today International Media Group during his official visit to Russia upon invitation.

Realizing 'dragon-elephant dance' is the right choice for China, India: Chinese FM spokesperson on 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- When asked about the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and India and China's assessment of the overall development of bilateral ties as well as future prospects, FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that, for today's anniversary, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, as well as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indian PM Narendra Modi, exchanged congratulatory messages in this regard.

Chinese authorities condemn latest US 'sanctions' over HK, vow countermeasures Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- In response to the latest sanctions imposed by the US government on six officials from the Chinese government and the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR) government, China voiced strong opposition and condemnation on Tuesday, saying that it will take strong countermeasures in response to these despicable actions.

China's first systematic regulation on public security videos comes into effect, banning cameras in hotel rooms Global Times 01 Apr 2025 -- China's first systematic regulation on surveillance camera management came into effect on Tuesday. Through requirements such as banning the installation of cameras in hotel rooms and public bathrooms, and prominent signs must be set up in places where there is a surveillance camera, the rule aimed at better protecting public safety, personal privacy and information.

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